The Tell-Tale Heart
1960, English. Directed by Ernest Morris.
From the Terrifying Pages of Edgar Allan Poe!
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ernest MorrisDirector
- Laurence PayneEdgar Marsh
- Adrienne CorriBetty Clare
- Dermot WalshCarl Loomis
- Selma Vaz DiasMrs. Vine
- John ScottPolice Inspector
- John MartinPolice Sergeant
- Annette CarellMrs. Fowler, Betty's Landlady
- Rosemary RotherayJackie
- Suzanne FullerDorothy
- Yvonne BuckinghamMina
- David CourtneyBit Part
- Richard BennettMike
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Brian Clemens, Eldon Howard
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What The Tell-Tale Heart is based on
The Tell-Tale Heart is based on The Tell-Tale Heart (1843) by Edgar Allan Poe.
1843
The Tell-Tale Heart
By Edgar Allan Poe
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The Tell-Tale Heart: quick answers
Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?
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How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Tell-Tale Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tell-Tale Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tell-Tale Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tell-Tale Heart is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tell-Tale Heart on?
The Tell-Tale Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tell-Tale Heart?
If you liked The Tell-Tale Heart, try The Shed, Z, Rent-A-Pal.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart (1960) was directed by Ernest Morris and stars Laurence Payne, Adrienne Corri, Dermot Walsh.
What is The Tell-Tale Heart based on?
The Tell-Tale Heart is based on The Tell-Tale Heart (1843) by Edgar Allan Poe.